Celeb Savant

Milina Mihic - an Australian singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Milina takes us on her music journey and explains how she taught herself guitar and piano in order to create the sounds she was looking for, and she tells us all about her debut EP - The Man You Remember. Instagram - @milinamihic Facebook - @Milinamihic TikTok - @milinamihic YouTube - @milinamihic1751

Diesel - an American- born, Australian-based, ARIA award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and musician - joins us for the second time on Celeb Savant. Diesel catches us up on what's been happening since we last spoke. He explains why it's important to give new music a chance, and tells us about his 2026 Australian tour - By Request. Website - www.dieselmusic.com.au Instagram - @diesel_music Facebook - @officialdieselmusic TikTok - @dieselmusicofficial YouTube - @dieselmusicofficial

Peach Van Pletzen - a South African SAMA and SAFTA award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, music producer, and mixing and mastering engineer. Peach takes us into his world, which includes the journey of the Van Pletzen music project (including details on their latest album, Benaaihilism), the various other projects that he's worked on like Bittereinder - amongst many others. Peach also explains why he loves composing and scoring for television and film. Website - www.vanpletzen.co.za Instagram - @peachvanpletzen @vanpletz Facebook - @vanpletz Twitter - @peachvanpletzen TikTok - @vanpletz YouTube - @VANPLETZEN

Peter Manning Robinson - an American Emmy and BMI award-winning pianist, composer and inventor of the Refractor Piano - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Peter takes us through his crescendo-hitting career, which includes being a child prodigy playing the piano from the age of 3. He also explains why he stopped composing for film and television, and shares more about his latest solo piano album, Excursions. Website - www.petermanningrobinson.com Instagram - @petermanningrobinson Facebook - @PeterManningRobinson YouTube - @RefractorPiano

Nick Lawrence - a British entertainment executive and founder of BigStar - joins us for the second time on Celeb Savant. Nick catches us up on what has been happening since we last spoke, which includes the joy he feels in the growth of the artists that he represents (Goldie, Tricky and others). We also discuss the evolution of an artist in the industry, and why he says the current landscape feels like it is tech vs creativity. Website - www.bigstarbiz.co.uk Instagram - @bigstarbiz

Gabrielle Pike - a German-born and British-based journalist - joins us for the second time on Celeb Savant. Gabrielle brings us stories of the stars from her career… Rick Astley, Princess Anne, Pierce Brosnan, David Bowie and Britney Spears. Gabrielle also gives us her thoughts on the paparazzi and tabloid media. Instagram - @gspike Facebook - @Gabaloo Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-pike-667a1a2

Hilary Roberts - an American singer, songwriter and philanthropist - joins us for the second time on Celeb Savant. Hilary catches us up since we last spoke, which includes what has inspired her latest music, the relevance of a person's age, and the transformational impact of music. Website - www.hilaryroberts.com Instagram - @officialhilaryroberts Facebook - @OfficialHilaryRoberts Twitter - @hilaryroberts TikTok - @officialhilaryroberts YouTube - @officialhilaryroberts

Kash - a British singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kash explains how he overcame his fear of performing in front of people, and the various roles that an artist has to take on in the current music industry landscape. He also takes us on his X-Factor UK journey as part of the band United Vibe (originally named Vibe 5). Instagram - @lastofkash Facebook - @LASTOFKASH TikTok - @lastofkash YouTube - @LASTOFKASH

Sharon Vaughn - an American singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. She takes us through her multi-decade and multi-platinum journey, which includes how she was discovered by Mel Tillis while she was working at a radio station, how having a number 1 song motivated her to focus on songwriting, and why she requires quiet when creating a song. Website - www.sharon-vaughn.com Instagram - @sharon_vaughn

Richard O'Brien - a British/New Zealand actor, writer and singer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We do The Time Warp as Richard takes us on his multi-decade journey in the entertainment industry, which includes creating The Rocky Horror Show, about being 'moody and magnificent', and more about the documentary - Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky. Website - www.rockyhorrordoc.com Instagram - @rockyhorrordocumentary @rockyhorrorofficial Facebook - @rockyhorrorshow www.facebook.com/groups/rockyhorrordoc Twitter - @rockyhorrordocu @rockyhorroruk TikTok - @rockyhorrordoc YouTube - @rockyhorrorofficial

Thera - a Czech Republic-born rising star, singer and songwriter - joins us from the USA whilst vacationing on this episode of Celeb Savant. Thera explains how she chose her stage name, tells us about the experience of opening for artists such as Jason Derulo, Loreen and Remember Monday, and what it means to prepare to go on a cross-country tour. Website - www.officialthera.com Instagram - @thetheraofficial TikTok - @theraofficial YouTube - @theofficialthera

Spike and Chris Johnstone from the UK rock project Thirsty Quireboys join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. The project, God Bless America, celebrates the late Guy Bailey. The duo takes us on the journey of the original band, The Quireboys and more about the Thirsty Quireboys project. Website - www.quireboysofficial.com Instagram - @quireboysofficial Facebook - @QuireboysOfficial Twitter - @quireboysoffic YouTube - @QuireboysOfficialYT

Justin Davies - an Australian singer, songwriter and frontman of The Tortured Souls - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Justin explains how the pain of losing a loved one inspired him to start writing, how renowned producer Rob Grant convinced him to release the music publicly, and how he is navigating the music industry. Instagram - @the_tortured_souls Facebook @thetorturedsouls

Col Gerrard - a British singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Col explains that after a period in the music industry, he needed to make money so he started running a business. He then went to film school in Italy and made some short films. Three years ago, Col started creating music again... we discuss his latest musical journey, which includes the release of his debut album - Col Gerrard. Website - www.colgerrardmusic.com Instagram - @colgerrardmusic Facebook - @colgerrardsongwriter Twitter - @cmgerrard TikTok - @colgerrardmusic YouTube - @colgerrardmusic

Kevin Silvester - an Australian pop and rock singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kevin tells us how his parents forced him to learn classical piano from the age of 4, and about his debut concept album K, which includes the single... It Boy. We also discuss social media and his 'resting bitch face'. Website - www.kevinsilvester.com Instagram - @kevinsilvestermusic Facebook - @kevinsilvestermusic TikTok - @kevinsilvestermusic YouTube - @KevinSilvester

Tania Doko from the Australian award-winning, multi-platinum-selling band Bachelor Girl joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Tania explains how she was surprised by the band's initial success, the lessons she has learnt on her journey, and all about their latest release - Waiting For The Day: Artist Sessions. Website - www.bachelorgirl.com Instagram - @bachelor.girl.official Facebook - @bachelorgirlofficial Twitter - @taniadoko TikTok - @BachelorGirlOfficial YouTube - @BachelorGirl

Johnny Manchild - an American singer, songwriter and musician - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Johnny explains how he started out being part of the army band while he was studying jazz at university, why he currently loves using the keys and piano in creating music, and about his latest release... Side Effects Website - www.manchild.band Instagram - @johnnymanchild Facebook - @johnnymanchild Twitter - @johnnymanchild TikTok - @johnnymanchild YouTube - @johnnymanchild

Sophie Karl - a British actor, writer, producer and singer - joins us from Italy on this episode of Celeb Savant. Sophie takes us through all the jobs she did before tapping into her self-belief to follow her entertainment path, and the journey it has taken her on to build her confidence and follow her gut. She also tells us about the first movie she wrote and produced... A Requiem For Desire. Instagram - @sparklingsophie1111 IMDB - www.imdb.com/name/nm4174737 YouTube - @sparklingsophie1111 A Requiem For Desire - https://linktr.ee/arequiemfordesire

Amy Jones - a South African pop singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Amy's journey started on Idols South Africa... we discuss her experience on the show, the challenges she faced being in the public eye, and how she uses social media as a tool to get her music out there. Instagram - @amyjonesofficial Facebook - @AmyJonesFanPage Twitter - @AmyJones04 TikTok - @amy04jones YouTube - @AmyJonesOfficial

Rita Ushakova - a Russian-born, Canadian -based video editor, colourist and founder of URtwin Media joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Rita takes us through her over a decade in telling stories in post-production which includes the process that they take when taking over an editing project from someone else, what the process is when taking on a new post-production project and explains what editing, colour grading and data management is. Website - www.urtwinmedia.com LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/rita-ushakova Instagram - @ur__twin

Michelle Kash - an American singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Michelle explains how she discovered her gifts at a later stage in her life, the intention behind and impact of the lyrics of a song, and we discuss the concept of processing music. Website - www.michellekash.com Instagram - @michellekashmusic Facebook - @michellekashmusic TikTok - @michellekashmusic YouTube - @MichelleKashMusic

Derek Shulman, a Scottish-born, American-based singer, songwriter, musician and music industry executive, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Derek takes us on a nostalgic look at the band Gentle Giant, his journey in the music industry - from performing on stage with the group, to becoming a music executive… and about the newly remixed and remastered release of Gentle Giant's In A Glass House. Website - www.gentlegiantband.com Instagram - @gentlegiantband Facebook - @gentlegiantband @derek.shulman Twitter - @GGIANTMUSIC TikTok - @gentlegiantband YouTube - @gentlegiantofficial

Money Badoo - a South African singer, rapper, songwriter, visual director and stylist - joins us live in studio for this episode of Celeb Savant. Money explains how an accident at the age of 18, which resulted in her being bedridden, gave her the perspective of which career path to take. We discuss the Law of Attraction, being adaptable as an artist in an ever-changing environment, and her latest EP - 4PLAY. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts in Johannesburg, South Africa. Instagram - @moneybadooworld Facebook - @officialmoneybadoo TikTok - @moneybadooworld YouTube - @moneybadooworld

Linus O'Brien, a British-born and American-based multi-disciplinary creative, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Linus takes us through his journey in the industry, which was inspired by his father, Richard O'Brien, who wrote the Rocky Horror Show. We also discuss the cultural impact and longevity of The Rocky Horror Show... with a deep dive into the documentary, Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror. Website - www.rockyhorrordoc.com Instagram - @rockyhorrordocumentary @linus.obrien Facebook - @slynusx www.facebook.com/groups/rockyhorrordoc Twitter - @rockyhorrordocu TikTok - @rockyhorrordoc

Simone Green - an American singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Simone takes us on her multi-decade journey in the entertainment industry, which includes the importance of understanding the business side, what motivates her to keep creating music and performing live... and more about her latest project, Black Queen. Website - www.simonegreenlive.com Instagram - @simonegreenlive Facebook - @SimoneGreenLive Twitter - @SimoneGreenLive TikTok - @simonegreenlive2 YouTube - @simonegreenlive

Geoff Davis - lead singer and guitarist from the American punk rock trio, Latex Grenade - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Geoff explains the inspiration behind the band's name, the intention behind their latest album, Bee Miner, and how the partnership and friendship with Theo Crous from Springbok Nude Girls developed. Website - www.latexgrenade.com Instagram - @latexgrenade Facebook - @latexgrenade Twitter - @latexgrenade TikTok - @latexgrenade YouTube - @latexgrenade

Cooper Phillip, a Russian-born and American-based singer and songwriter, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Cooper explains how she moved to America to pursue her dream, about her other passion (helping people find their voice through vocal coaching), and why she decided to rebrand her music career. Website - www.cooperphillipmusic.com/ Instagram - @cooperphillip Facebook - @cooperphillipofficial TikTok - @biophonics YouTube - @cooperphillipofficial

Iggi Kelly - an Irish singer and songwriter - joins us for a second time on Celeb Savant. Iggi, who is currently living in Germany, catches us up since we last spoke, which includes headlining his own shows and supporting Ronan Keating twice, and Lionel Richie on their respective European tours. We also hear more about his upcoming album and we discuss the current imbalance of payment in the music industry. Instagram - @iggikelly_official Facebook - @iggikellyofficial TikTok - @iggikelly YouTube - @iggikelly

Iggi Kelly - an Irish singer and songwriter - joins us for a second time on Celeb Savant. Iggi, who is currently living in Germany, catches us up since we last spoke, which includes headlining his own shows and supporting Ronan Keating twice, and Lionel Richie on their respective European tours. We also hear more about his upcoming album and we discuss the current imbalance of payment in the music industry. Instagram - @iggikelly_official Facebook - @iggikellyofficial TikTok - @iggikelly YouTube - @iggikelly

Matt Hewlett, who plays lead guitar with the British indie-rock band The Covasettes, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Matt takes us on the decade-long journey of the band, which includes how they formed, and why it took until 2026 to release their debut album (Honeymoon Forever). We also discuss the current music industry landscape, and whether the charts are still relevant. Website - www.thecovasettes.com Instagram - @thecovasettes Facebook - @thecovasettes Twitter - @thecovasettes TikTok - @thecovasettes YouTube - @thecovasettes

Grace Newton - Wordsworth frontwoman of the Australian alt pop rock band, Joan and The Giants - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Grace takes us through the band's journey, which includes the inspiration behind the name, how the band was formed, and why she says being an artist is a fragile experience. Website - www.joanandthegiants.com Instagram - @joanandthegiants Facebook - @joanandthegiants TikTok - @joanandthegiants YouTube - @joanandthegiants

Kate Hyman - an American A&R and Music Executive - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kate takes us through her multi-decade career, which includes having a talent for finding new artists and using that talent at multiple labels including Shelter Records, BMG, Imago and others... signing the likes of Moby, Sinead O'Connor and more. Kate tells us some of the interesting stories that she has experienced in her career, about payola, and her uncensored thoughts of the current landscape. Website - www.bigearsmusicconsultancy.com Instagram - @kate.hyman1 Facebook - @kate.hyman1

Rory Hughes - an American-born, Irish-based actor, performer, teacher and principal of the Irish Academy of the Arts - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Rory takes us through his career path, which includes his journey being on stage, and in front of the camera to teach the various disciplines of the arts. He also explains the journey of developing the Irish National Academy of the Arts, which has its inaugural year in 2026. Website - www.irishnationalacademy.com Instagram - @irishnationalacademyofthearts TikTok - @inaa_tiktok

Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse - a South African SAMA lifetime achievement award winner, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Sipho takes us through five decades of being in the industry, as we discuss the importance of the arts in society, his journey as part of the bands The Beaters and Harari, his career as a solo artist, and why he says his whole career has happened by default. Website - www.triplement.com/artist/sipho-hotstix-mabuse/ Facebook - @HotstixMabuse Instagram - @hotstixmabuse YouTube - @OfficialSiphoHotstixMabuse

Hanna Andréa, a Norwegian-American pop singer and songwriter, joins us from Norway on this episode of Celeb Savant. Hanna takes us through her creative journey - which includes starting out performing in musical theatre, about writing the songs and music for the theatre production ‘Muse! The Shakespeare Mayhem Musical!' and more about her latest releases, which includes the song Get Off Your Phone. Website - www.hannaandrea.com Instagram - @hanna.andrea.official Facebook - @hannaandreaofficial TikTok - @hanna.andrea.official YouTube - @hanna.andrea.official

Gracee Shriver - an American country singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Gracee takes us on her journey, which includes how she doesn't allow social media to affect her, how she maintains authenticity when creating music, and what challenges she has overcome with creating her first EP... Pretty Psycho. Website - www.graceeshriver.com Instagram - @graceeshriver Facebook - @graceeshriver Twitter - @graceeshriver TikTok - @graceeshriver YouTube - @graceeshrivermusic

Marlon - an Australian singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Marlon takes us on his journey from being a professional AFL football player to becoming a professional singer and songwriter. He also explains how he is still dealing with the challenges of moving from the field to the stage, and how he embraces being pushed out of his comfort zone, as he sees it as an opportunity for growth. Website - www.marlon.com.au Instagram - @marlonmusicofficial YouTube - @marlonmusicofficial

Harrison Hickman - a British author and masterful storyteller - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Harrison takes us through his penmanship journey, which includes starting out writing young-adult fiction, then writing darker fiction when he wrote 'The Lost Brotherhood' series, and why he says every time he writes a book it's like learning the craft all over again. Website - harrison510.wordpress.com Instagram - @harrisonhickman39 Facebook - @HarrisonHickmanAuthor Twitter - @HarrisonHickma1

Sam Bettens, a Belgian-born and American-based singer and songwriter, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Sam takes us through his multi-decade career, which includes his time with his brother, Gert, in the multi-platinum selling band K's Choice. We also hear about his latest Country/Americana inspired project, Coming Home… and discuss his experience of being a trans man in the music industry. Website - www.sambettens.com Instagram - @sambettens Facebook - @sam.bettens.fanpage TikTok - @sambettens YouTube - @therealSamBettens

DJ Ethan English, a 13-year-young South African-born and Dubai-based EDM DJ and producer, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Ethan takes us on his journey as he explains how at first he didn't like DJing as he found it boring, and how perseverance got him to enjoy the process. We also hear how he balances school with his professional DJ career, and he explains that DJs need to learn the basics before bringing in the fancy stuff. Website - www.ethanenglish.co Instagram - @dj_ethanenglish Facebook - @djEthanEnglish TikTok - @DJ_EthanEnglish YouTube - @DJEthanEnglish

Celia Peachey - a British actor and playwright - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Celia explains what fascinated her about being an actor, the journey of creating her own scripts, and more about her latest project - a group experience called Love is the Currency. Instagram - @misspeacheycelia Facebook - @MissCeliaPeachey Twitter - @PeacheyC TikTok - @celiapeachey

Emma -Jay Webber - a British pageant queen, public figure and Ms. UK for Ms. Universe 2027 - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Emma-Jay explains how she fell into pageantry, about the years work that goes into a pageant and why she describes a pageant as 'glamorous girl guides'. Instagram - @emmajaywebber Facebook - @UKpageantgirl TikTok - @emmajaywebber

Nina Kristofferson - a multi -award-winning actor, singer, writer, producer and director - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nina takes us through her journey of being a triple threat, which includes her passion for performing on stage and on screen. She takes us through her routine to keep her stamina during theatre performances and more about the musicals that she wrote, namely Nina Kristofferson's Billie Holiday Story and Nina Kristofferson's Timeless. Website - www.nkproductions.co.uk Instagram - @ninakristofferson Facebook - @nina.kristofferson.5 Twitter - @ninaspage TikTok - @ninakristofferson YouTube - @NinaKristofferson1

Iaco, an American and Italian-based dance/house/pop songwriter and producer, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Iaco explains how he had a lot of time during COVID, so he decided to try out an untapped passion in creating music. We also find out what surprises him about being a professional in the industry, and why consistency is important. Instagram - @iacomusicx TikTok - @iacomusicx YouTube - @iacomusicx

Susannah B - an American singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Susannah takes us on her journey from growing up in NYC to now living in LA… which includes being raised by her mother, Carol Hall, who was a successful Broadway musical writer (of ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' and more), how she substituted smoking with singing - which she had not done for 10 years, and her current journey as a late blooming independent artist. Website - www.susannahb.com Instagram - @susannahbmusic Facebook - @susannahbmusic TikTok - @susannahbmusic YouTube - @susannahbmusic

John Galea - a British singer and songwriter - joins us from America for the second time on this episode of Celeb Savant. John catches us up on what's been happening since we last spoke, which includes the first single, Songwriter, from his upcoming debut album. He explains the challenges of being an independent artist, gives advice to upcoming artists, and explains why the current music industry landscape is so tough. Website - www.johngaleamusic.com Instagram - @johngalea Facebook - @johngaleamusic Twitter - @johngalea TikTok - @johngalea24 YouTube - @johngaleaVeVo

Simphiwe Ngema - a South African actor and entrepreneur - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Simphiwe takes us through her journey, which includes learning how to deal with rejection when it comes to auditioning for roles, how she 'shakes off' the emotions when her character is going through an intense storyline, and all about her latest project, Kuningi, which can be found on DSTV catch-up. Instagram - @SimzNgema @MzansiMagic Facebook - @SimphiweNgema2018 @MzansiMagic Twitter - @MzansiMagic TikTok - @simz_ngema89 YouTube - @mzansimagic

Daniel Barosa - a Brazilian-born, American-based editor, director, writer, and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Daniel takes us behind the camera by explaining that the industry is about networking and who you know, he explains the various tasks he has in his different roles, and how to deal with egos on set. Website - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3696830/ https://linktr.ee/danielbarosa Instagram - @barosa.daniel

Bev Sage - a British artist, singer, songwriter, and performer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We dive into Bev's world, which includes how she was in the frontline of Punk in the 70s and 80s, her involvement in various bands such as The Techno Twins, and the projects she is currently working on. Website: www.bevsage.com Instagram: @bevjsage Facebook: @BevSage LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/bevsage

Nick Tauber - a British music producer, artist manager and consultant - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nick takes us on his multi-decade career journey, which includes starting out at Regent Sounds, performing multiple tasks at Decca Records, and producing the likes of Thin Lizzy, Black Sabbath, Def Leppard and more.

British country-Americana singer and songwriter, Hannah Jane Lewis joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Hannah has recently been named by Holler Country's as a ‘country and Americana one to watch'. Hannah discusses how Covid helped her take time to re-focus her career, what surprises her about being a professional artist in the industry, and how she processes music. Website - www.hannahjanelewis.com Instagram - @hjlofficial Facebook - @HannahJaneLewis TikTok - @hjlofficial YouTube - @HannahJaneLewis